From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, December 31, 1981:
A grinding head-on crash west of Gatesville Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a 40-year old Gatesville man to mar the holiday season. ... Killed In the two-vehicle accident was Wendell Cloyce Byrom of Jonesboro Star Route, Gatesville.
Three others including his wife, Claudine, 30, were hospitalized.. Byrom's son, Wendell Byrom Jr.. 17, was released after treatment at Coryell Memorial Hospital...
Texas Highway Patrol Trooper J. K. Hamilton said the accident happened at 1:45 p.m. Saturday on Moccasin Bend Road 2.2 miles west of Gatesville...The trooper said he was told the Byroms were on their way to his ranch where he was going to check on some of his cattle.... Byrom was pronounced dead at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Stony Hammack who returned an inquest ruling of accidental death...
Services for Mr. Byrom were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Crosby conducted the rites, and burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Born in Coryell County on Jan. 22, 1941, Mr. Byrom was a lifelong resident of the Gatesville area.
He was a star quarterback on the football team at Gatesville High School, where he graduated in 1959. He was also a football star at Howard Payne University and later attended Baylor University. .
Mr. Byrom was employed at the Gatesville State School for Boys for 15 years. He was a recreation director at the school for several years and later became a security supervisor there, leaving a few weeks before the school closed in 1979.
Mr. Byrom was a member of the Hay Valley Baptist Church.
His father, Cloyce Byrom, died In 1974.
Mr. Byrom is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudine Byrom; two sons, Wendell Byrom Jr. and Keane Allan Byrom, both of Gatesville: his mother. Mrs. Margie Byrom of Gatesville; three sisters, Mrs. Beverly Merry of Olpe. Kan., and Mrs. Judy Prultt and Mrs. Sherri Retzlaff, both of Gatesville; a brother, Billy Paul Byrom of Gatesville; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Era Byrom and Mrs. Nancy Drake, both of Gatesville.
Pallbearers for Mr. Byrom's funeral were Claude Lovejoy, Clay Davis, Darell Merry, Gip Lovejoy, Jackie Pruitt and Ace Myrick.
From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, January 14, 1982:
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Words, oral or printed, are far inadequate to express our deep and sincere appreciation to our countless number of friends and relatives, near and far, for your prayers, for the kind and encouraging words, for the many beautiful flowers, for the food, for the numerous cards, for the memorial gifts made to the memory of our beloved Wendell, for your visits to us in this time of sorrow, and for your many, many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness.
To the members of the Hay Valley Baptist Church and our many friends for furnishing food and serving meals, we thank you.
To the efficient doctors and staff of the Coryell Memorial Hospital, to the members of the Gatesville Rescue Squad, to-J. K. Hamilton, and to each who so efficiently attended on the scene of the tragic accident and afterwards, we offer our humble thanks. Especially do we thank Reverend David Crosby for conducting the funeral service, and to Reverend John Avant who so beautifully and impressively conducted Wendell's memorial service.
To each pallbearer, our heartfelt appreciation.
To Scott's Funeral Home who performed their services so efficiently, we thank you. Again, to each of our friends and relatives we whisper a humble and sincere thanks from the very depth of our hearts and we solicit your prayers as we face the lonely days ahead without our Wendell.
May God bless each and every one of you is our prayer.
Mrs. Wendell Byrom, Wendell, Jr., Keane, Whitney and Chance
Margie Byrom
Beverly Merry
Judy Pruitt
Billy Paul Byrom
Sherri Retzlaff and families
Granny Byrom
Grandmother and Jiggs Drake
A grinding head-on crash west of Gatesville Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a 40-year old Gatesville man to mar the holiday season. ... Killed In the two-vehicle accident was Wendell Cloyce Byrom of Jonesboro Star Route, Gatesville.
Three others including his wife, Claudine, 30, were hospitalized.. Byrom's son, Wendell Byrom Jr.. 17, was released after treatment at Coryell Memorial Hospital...
Texas Highway Patrol Trooper J. K. Hamilton said the accident happened at 1:45 p.m. Saturday on Moccasin Bend Road 2.2 miles west of Gatesville...The trooper said he was told the Byroms were on their way to his ranch where he was going to check on some of his cattle.... Byrom was pronounced dead at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Stony Hammack who returned an inquest ruling of accidental death...
Services for Mr. Byrom were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Crosby conducted the rites, and burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Born in Coryell County on Jan. 22, 1941, Mr. Byrom was a lifelong resident of the Gatesville area.
He was a star quarterback on the football team at Gatesville High School, where he graduated in 1959. He was also a football star at Howard Payne University and later attended Baylor University. .
Mr. Byrom was employed at the Gatesville State School for Boys for 15 years. He was a recreation director at the school for several years and later became a security supervisor there, leaving a few weeks before the school closed in 1979.
Mr. Byrom was a member of the Hay Valley Baptist Church.
His father, Cloyce Byrom, died In 1974.
Mr. Byrom is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudine Byrom; two sons, Wendell Byrom Jr. and Keane Allan Byrom, both of Gatesville: his mother. Mrs. Margie Byrom of Gatesville; three sisters, Mrs. Beverly Merry of Olpe. Kan., and Mrs. Judy Prultt and Mrs. Sherri Retzlaff, both of Gatesville; a brother, Billy Paul Byrom of Gatesville; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Era Byrom and Mrs. Nancy Drake, both of Gatesville.
Pallbearers for Mr. Byrom's funeral were Claude Lovejoy, Clay Davis, Darell Merry, Gip Lovejoy, Jackie Pruitt and Ace Myrick.
From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, January 14, 1982:
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Words, oral or printed, are far inadequate to express our deep and sincere appreciation to our countless number of friends and relatives, near and far, for your prayers, for the kind and encouraging words, for the many beautiful flowers, for the food, for the numerous cards, for the memorial gifts made to the memory of our beloved Wendell, for your visits to us in this time of sorrow, and for your many, many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness.
To the members of the Hay Valley Baptist Church and our many friends for furnishing food and serving meals, we thank you.
To the efficient doctors and staff of the Coryell Memorial Hospital, to the members of the Gatesville Rescue Squad, to-J. K. Hamilton, and to each who so efficiently attended on the scene of the tragic accident and afterwards, we offer our humble thanks. Especially do we thank Reverend David Crosby for conducting the funeral service, and to Reverend John Avant who so beautifully and impressively conducted Wendell's memorial service.
To each pallbearer, our heartfelt appreciation.
To Scott's Funeral Home who performed their services so efficiently, we thank you. Again, to each of our friends and relatives we whisper a humble and sincere thanks from the very depth of our hearts and we solicit your prayers as we face the lonely days ahead without our Wendell.
May God bless each and every one of you is our prayer.
Mrs. Wendell Byrom, Wendell, Jr., Keane, Whitney and Chance
Margie Byrom
Beverly Merry
Judy Pruitt
Billy Paul Byrom
Sherri Retzlaff and families
Granny Byrom
Grandmother and Jiggs Drake
From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, December 31, 1981:
A grinding head-on crash west of Gatesville Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a 40-year old Gatesville man to mar the holiday season. ... Killed In the two-vehicle accident was Wendell Cloyce Byrom of Jonesboro Star Route, Gatesville.
Three others including his wife, Claudine, 30, were hospitalized.. Byrom's son, Wendell Byrom Jr.. 17, was released after treatment at Coryell Memorial Hospital...
Texas Highway Patrol Trooper J. K. Hamilton said the accident happened at 1:45 p.m. Saturday on Moccasin Bend Road 2.2 miles west of Gatesville...The trooper said he was told the Byroms were on their way to his ranch where he was going to check on some of his cattle.... Byrom was pronounced dead at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Stony Hammack who returned an inquest ruling of accidental death...
Services for Mr. Byrom were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Crosby conducted the rites, and burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Born in Coryell County on Jan. 22, 1941, Mr. Byrom was a lifelong resident of the Gatesville area.
He was a star quarterback on the football team at Gatesville High School, where he graduated in 1959. He was also a football star at Howard Payne University and later attended Baylor University. .
Mr. Byrom was employed at the Gatesville State School for Boys for 15 years. He was a recreation director at the school for several years and later became a security supervisor there, leaving a few weeks before the school closed in 1979.
Mr. Byrom was a member of the Hay Valley Baptist Church.
His father, Cloyce Byrom, died In 1974.
Mr. Byrom is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudine Byrom; two sons, Wendell Byrom Jr. and Keane Allan Byrom, both of Gatesville: his mother. Mrs. Margie Byrom of Gatesville; three sisters, Mrs. Beverly Merry of Olpe. Kan., and Mrs. Judy Prultt and Mrs. Sherri Retzlaff, both of Gatesville; a brother, Billy Paul Byrom of Gatesville; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Era Byrom and Mrs. Nancy Drake, both of Gatesville.
Pallbearers for Mr. Byrom's funeral were Claude Lovejoy, Clay Davis, Darell Merry, Gip Lovejoy, Jackie Pruitt and Ace Myrick.
From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, January 14, 1982:
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Words, oral or printed, are far inadequate to express our deep and sincere appreciation to our countless number of friends and relatives, near and far, for your prayers, for the kind and encouraging words, for the many beautiful flowers, for the food, for the numerous cards, for the memorial gifts made to the memory of our beloved Wendell, for your visits to us in this time of sorrow, and for your many, many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness.
To the members of the Hay Valley Baptist Church and our many friends for furnishing food and serving meals, we thank you.
To the efficient doctors and staff of the Coryell Memorial Hospital, to the members of the Gatesville Rescue Squad, to-J. K. Hamilton, and to each who so efficiently attended on the scene of the tragic accident and afterwards, we offer our humble thanks. Especially do we thank Reverend David Crosby for conducting the funeral service, and to Reverend John Avant who so beautifully and impressively conducted Wendell's memorial service.
To each pallbearer, our heartfelt appreciation.
To Scott's Funeral Home who performed their services so efficiently, we thank you. Again, to each of our friends and relatives we whisper a humble and sincere thanks from the very depth of our hearts and we solicit your prayers as we face the lonely days ahead without our Wendell.
May God bless each and every one of you is our prayer.
Mrs. Wendell Byrom, Wendell, Jr., Keane, Whitney and Chance
Margie Byrom
Beverly Merry
Judy Pruitt
Billy Paul Byrom
Sherri Retzlaff and families
Granny Byrom
Grandmother and Jiggs Drake
A grinding head-on crash west of Gatesville Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a 40-year old Gatesville man to mar the holiday season. ... Killed In the two-vehicle accident was Wendell Cloyce Byrom of Jonesboro Star Route, Gatesville.
Three others including his wife, Claudine, 30, were hospitalized.. Byrom's son, Wendell Byrom Jr.. 17, was released after treatment at Coryell Memorial Hospital...
Texas Highway Patrol Trooper J. K. Hamilton said the accident happened at 1:45 p.m. Saturday on Moccasin Bend Road 2.2 miles west of Gatesville...The trooper said he was told the Byroms were on their way to his ranch where he was going to check on some of his cattle.... Byrom was pronounced dead at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Stony Hammack who returned an inquest ruling of accidental death...
Services for Mr. Byrom were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Crosby conducted the rites, and burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Born in Coryell County on Jan. 22, 1941, Mr. Byrom was a lifelong resident of the Gatesville area.
He was a star quarterback on the football team at Gatesville High School, where he graduated in 1959. He was also a football star at Howard Payne University and later attended Baylor University. .
Mr. Byrom was employed at the Gatesville State School for Boys for 15 years. He was a recreation director at the school for several years and later became a security supervisor there, leaving a few weeks before the school closed in 1979.
Mr. Byrom was a member of the Hay Valley Baptist Church.
His father, Cloyce Byrom, died In 1974.
Mr. Byrom is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudine Byrom; two sons, Wendell Byrom Jr. and Keane Allan Byrom, both of Gatesville: his mother. Mrs. Margie Byrom of Gatesville; three sisters, Mrs. Beverly Merry of Olpe. Kan., and Mrs. Judy Prultt and Mrs. Sherri Retzlaff, both of Gatesville; a brother, Billy Paul Byrom of Gatesville; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Era Byrom and Mrs. Nancy Drake, both of Gatesville.
Pallbearers for Mr. Byrom's funeral were Claude Lovejoy, Clay Davis, Darell Merry, Gip Lovejoy, Jackie Pruitt and Ace Myrick.
From "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, January 14, 1982:
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Words, oral or printed, are far inadequate to express our deep and sincere appreciation to our countless number of friends and relatives, near and far, for your prayers, for the kind and encouraging words, for the many beautiful flowers, for the food, for the numerous cards, for the memorial gifts made to the memory of our beloved Wendell, for your visits to us in this time of sorrow, and for your many, many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness.
To the members of the Hay Valley Baptist Church and our many friends for furnishing food and serving meals, we thank you.
To the efficient doctors and staff of the Coryell Memorial Hospital, to the members of the Gatesville Rescue Squad, to-J. K. Hamilton, and to each who so efficiently attended on the scene of the tragic accident and afterwards, we offer our humble thanks. Especially do we thank Reverend David Crosby for conducting the funeral service, and to Reverend John Avant who so beautifully and impressively conducted Wendell's memorial service.
To each pallbearer, our heartfelt appreciation.
To Scott's Funeral Home who performed their services so efficiently, we thank you. Again, to each of our friends and relatives we whisper a humble and sincere thanks from the very depth of our hearts and we solicit your prayers as we face the lonely days ahead without our Wendell.
May God bless each and every one of you is our prayer.
Mrs. Wendell Byrom, Wendell, Jr., Keane, Whitney and Chance
Margie Byrom
Beverly Merry
Judy Pruitt
Billy Paul Byrom
Sherri Retzlaff and families
Granny Byrom
Grandmother and Jiggs Drake
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